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Feather Reed Grasses

Plant Information

Common name: Feather Reed Grasses

Scientific name: Calamagrostis spp.

Water usage: Low to moderate

Sun exposure: Full, part sun

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts and is used by birds, is deer tolerant 

Native: No

Height: 24 to 39 inches

Spread: 20 to 24 inches

Care information

Long bloom season, best to be cut back in early spring, nice fall color, winter interest, sandy/clay soil is best.